What is a James Hanley work worth?
b. 1965 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 13 priced auction sales, works by James Hanley have sold for a median of $1,165Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $430Sign up free to see and $2,492Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $657Sign up free to see across 3 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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James Hanley prices by medium
- Auction results
- 21
- Sold rate
- 62%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2026
- Median price
- $1.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $4kSign up free to see Untitled, deVeres, Apr 2018
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $735–$2.4kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $147–$657Sign up free to see | $402Sign up free to see |
| Prints | 2 | $155–$430Sign up free to see | $292Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Whyte's (11), deVeres (4), Morgan O'Driscoll (4)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 3 | $151–$292Sign up free to see | $155Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 4 | $544–$784Sign up free to see | $624Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $2.2k–$3kSign up free to see | $2.5kSign up free to see |
Recent James Hanley sales
- BALLYVAUGHAN, COUNTY CLARE, oil on canvas — $1,165Sign up free to see, Whyte's, Dec 1, 2025
- Skull Cap, gouache and graphite on Fabriano paper — $657Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Nov 27, 2023
- MAD COW, oil on canvas — $592Sign up free to see, Whyte's, Jul 10, 2023
- The Man Who Loves Plants, Oil on board — $1,996Sign up free to see, deVeres, Mar 30, 2021
- CAPTAIN SENSIBLE, oil on canvas — $2,492Sign up free to see, Whyte's, Jul 6, 2020
- DOUBTING THOMAS, oil on board — $3,583Sign up free to see, Whyte's, May 27, 2019
- Untitled — $3,954Sign up free to see, deVeres, Apr 17, 2018
- Study for Something Bigger and More Important, limited edition lithograph signed & numbered 11 from an edition of 41 — $430Sign up free to see, Morgan O'Driscoll, Sep 18, 2017
Questions about James Hanley prices
What is a James Hanley work worth?
Based on 13 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by James Hanley have sold for a median of $1,165, and half of them sold between $430 and $2,492. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by James Hanley sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $3,954 for “Untitled” at deVeres in April 2018.
Which James Hanley medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $1,580 (6 sales).
How often do James Hanley works sell at auction?
62% of the 21 lots recorded between 2011 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a James Hanley work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for James Hanley between 2011 and 2026, and 13 of them sold (62%).
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